The importance of reducing harmful chemicals into the stormwater system is vital. The infographic below offers a list of practical and easy-to-do actions to help preserve our neighborhoods, waterways and environment.
You can help combat harmful stormwater runoff by:
Washing your car on the lawn to prevent detergent runoff.
Collecting rain gutter water into a barrel.
Throwing pet waste into the garbage.
Sweeping grass clippings onto the lawn.
For more information regarding stormwater, please click on the links below.
https://floridadep.gov/water/stormwater or
https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/residents/education/h2o-zone/stormwater-runoff
